CHAPTER 4 INTERNET TECHNOLOGY AND THE DIGITAL FIRM. Reading notes for chapter 4 in the textbook.

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Chapter 4 is on the digital firm, electronic commerce and business. We have to read entire chapter carefully and digest the material thoroughly. Internet is a widely used technology today and there is no doubt that Internet and digital organization will shape every aspect of our lives, personal as well as professional in the years ahead.

Section 4.1 elaborates on the benefits of Internet technology to the organizations of any kind. Read section 4.1 carefully and pay attention to Internet business models and concepts like information asymmetry, richness, reach, dynamic pricing and portals. Table 4.1 is a concise summary of Internet business models. Customer-centered retailing, business-to-business electronic commerce, and electronic payment systems also deserve a close and critical look. Marshall Industries is an interesting example of a virtual distribution network and gives us clues about future business models. Examine figure 4.7 carefully.

Section 4.3 explores how intranets support electronic business and services like group collaboration, coordination and supply chain management that are vital for any organization. Group collaboration at Internet has new dynamics and implications in product design and delivery as well as organization’s functional areas and supply chain management. Finally management challenges and opportunities deserve careful scrutiny.